Summary:
Zip code 92249 in Heber, California, is served by one elementary school, Dogwood Elementary, which educates about 600 students from kindergarten through 4th grade within the Heber Elementary district.
Dogwood Elementary maintains a consistent 3-star rating and shows a clear strength in mathematics, where student proficiency is notably higher than both the district and state averages. The school has also demonstrated steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past few years. While English scores are close to average, there is a noticeable dip in performance between 3rd and 4th grade in both subjects that may be worth exploring with teachers.
Parents should note that chronic absenteeism at the school is on par with the state average but higher than the district, which can impact learning. The school serves a community with significant economic need, making its overall academic performance commendable. As the only elementary option in the area, Dogwood Elementary provides a solid educational foundation and is part of a district that ranks above average statewide.
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